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Obstruction on Lower Yard causes concern

May 8, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Resident Travis Taylor went to enjoy the warm weather and a jog on the Lower Yard, when he noticed a mound of dirt and a hole in the ground surrounded … [Read more...]

Filed Under: San Quentin State Prison Tagged With: Lower Yard

Music Cambia 5-day workshop reveals artistic talent and “Purpose”

March 24, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Resident Alexander Parlato said his passion for poetry and music died after he was sentenced and sent to a prison where there weren’t opportunities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: MUSIC, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Music Cambia

CDCR regionalizes and restructures leadership

March 21, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

CDCR’s objective is to provide better access to programs, reentry, support Beginning Jan. 1 of this year, the California Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR Tagged With: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Model, cdcr

NEWS BRIEFS — March 2025

March 1, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

1. California (The Orange County Register) – Assembly Bill 247 could provide raises to incarcerated firefighters. CDCR officials reported that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS BRIEFS

Prisons block artificial intelligence use for parole suitability

February 24, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has blocked request for public records from researchers wanting to examine if race and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR Tagged With: artificial intelligence

CDCR reevaluates policy on drug discoveries and contraband

February 23, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

A federal grand jury indictment from Oct. 31, 2024, said a K-9 officer had planted drugs, phones, and knives around San Quentin Rehabilitation Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR Tagged With: San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

MTC unveils first memorial wall, recognizing 24 individuals

February 22, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Mount Tamalpais College held its first annual ‘Remembrance Wall’ memorial celebrating the lives of 24 faculty members, students, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: OBITUARY Tagged With: Mount Tamalpais College, MTC

NEWS BRIEFS – February 2025

February 1, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

California (CalMatters) – California prisons will return to the long standing practice of giving an allowance to people being released from prison. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS BRIEFS

Signed and vetoed bills impact incarcerated effective 2025

January 22, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

The following list are of bills signed or vetoed by the Governor of California and could have an impact on the SQ community. Here is what was signed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legislation, POLITICS

NEWS BRIEFS – January 2025

January 12, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

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Filed Under: NEWS BRIEFS

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